Sweet Tea
- 5m Prep Time
- 20m Cook Time
- 2h Ready In
A classic Southern sweet tea made with black tea, sugar, and a pinch of baking soda to keep it from getting bitter. Serve ice cold with lemon slices.
Ingredients
- 1 gallon water
- 3 family-size black tea bags
- 2 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- Mint leaves for garnish
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 4 of 5 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 7.42 mg
- Iron: 0.02 mg
- Magnesium: 2.37 mg
- Phosphorus: 0 mg
- Potassium: 0.64 mg
- Zinc: 0.03 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 1 gallon water
- 3 family-size black tea bags
- 2 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
Prepare
- Mint leaves, for garnish
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Bring 1 gallon of water to a rolling boil in a large pot or kettle. Pour the boiling water into a heatproof pitcher or container.
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Step 2.
Add 3 family-size black tea bags to the hot water. Let them steep for 15 to 20 minutes, then remove and discard the tea bags.
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Step 3.
Stir in 2½ cups granulated sugar and ¼ teaspoon baking soda. Continue stirring until the sugar and baking soda are completely dissolved.
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Step 4.
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate until the tea is thoroughly chilled, about 2 hours. Serve over ice and garnish with mint leaves, if desired.